Cable Needed To Connect To HDTV?

I have a Macbook and would like to hook it up to my new Vizio HDTV.
What cable do I need to accomplish this?
Here is a link to what the connection on the Vizio TV looks like in the back:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/WhammX/0805081307.jpg
Now, here is a link to a cable I already have, though obviously does not connect to that Vizio output:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/WhammX/Untitled-1.jpg
So what cable do I need to purchase so I can connect my Macbook to my Vizio HDTV?

I dont have any experience with vizio televisions but your best bet (to avoid confusion) is to just finish the set up you already have. You will need to buy a cable like this:
http://www.provantage.com/belkin-av21401-06~7BELD018.htm
to connect your laptop adapter to your tv.
If you want to hook up your sound, then you need a cable like this:
http://www.milkhoneyland.com/male-35mm-to-male-x-35mm-extension-audio-cable-p-77 2.html
Plug one end into your "Audio In" port on your television and the other into your laptop headphone jack. You should be able to find both these cables at any local store with an electronics section such as a Walmart or Best Buy.
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